Set ground rules with your children before they leave the house:
- Where are they going?
- What time will they be home?
- Cross streets at corners or crosswalks
- Do not enter the home of someone you don’t know
- Do not accept rides in cars from strangers
- Approach only homes that are well lit as a sign of welcome
- Carry a flashlight
- Use sidewalks
- Teach children to call 911 in the event of an emergency
- Parents should inspect all treats before they are eaten by children
- Keep children away from loose or fenced animals
- Discard treats that appear to be tampered with
CHILDREN SHOULD GO OUT IN GROUPS – NOT ALONE!
COSTUMES & DECORATIONS:
- Costumes and decorations should be made of flame retardant materials
- Use glow sticks instead of candles
- If using candles, keep them clear of combustible materials
- Inspect electrically powered decorations for damage before using them
- Turn off electrical decorations before going to sleep
Each year around Halloween we set our clocks back one hour. This is a way to remember to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
For more safety information, contact your local fire or police department